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“Tap, tap, tap…”
As a series of unhurried footsteps echoed in the banquet hall, everyone’s gaze involuntarily converged at the entrance.
A man with half-white hair and a resolute face slowly entered, followed by several equally remarkable individuals.
Although the man appeared to be around fifty or sixty years old, his deep eyes still sparkled with sharpness, as if time had only left traces on him without diminishing his dignity.
On his left chest, a delicate family emblem shone brightly, the exclusive symbol of the Feng family, symbolizing the glory of the Feng family.
He was none other than the current head of the Feng family, Feng Chengye.
To Feng Chengye’s left, a middle-aged man walked side by side with him. Feng Chengye extended a hand, making a gentle gesture of invitation, indicating the man to walk ahead.
Among the onlookers were those with sharp eyes, and from Feng Chengye’s actions and expression, it was not difficult to guess the identity of the middle-aged man. Most likely, he was the representative of the leading family in the gray area.
At that moment, the previously relaxed atmosphere instantly turned tense.
Both An Mingjie and Lin Hui’s expressions turned serious as they stood up, gazing intently at the middle-aged man.
Others also set down their glasses and food, creating a solemn silence in the entire banquet hall, with only the sound of footsteps echoing.
“Tsk, Feng old man’s body is still robust. He probably can hold on for a few more years.” Lin Hui clicked his tongue, his gaze falling on Feng Chengye, with a hint of helplessness and emotion.
As long as Feng Chengye stood strong, the Feng family remained powerful, making it difficult for the Lin and An families to find a breakthrough against the Feng family led by Feng Chengye.
“However…” Lin Hui glanced at Feng Haoxuan, a trace of disdain flashing in his eyes. He shook his head lightly, as if he could already see the future of the Feng family.
“When Feng Haoxuan, this useless guy, takes control of the Feng family, it might be the beginning of the decline and even the downfall of the Feng family.” Lin Hui sneered inwardly, looking down on Feng Haoxuan.
Feng Chengye led a few people into the banquet hall, his gaze sharp as he scanned the crowd, saying little. He simply walked towards the center of the hall with the middle-aged man by his side.
Seeing this, Feng Haoxuan quickly approached, leaning in to whisper to Feng Chengye, “Father, the Lin and An families somehow got information about the Wang family. What should we do? Should we drive them away now?”
Feng Chengye sighed inwardly at the situation, wondering how he ended up with such a foolish son.
With the Lin family having Lin Hui and the An family having An Mingjie, the Feng family only had Feng Haoxuan in the next generation, who fell far short in cunning and ruthlessness compared to the other two.
“Get out of the way!”
He quickly adjusted his emotions and turned to Mr. Wang beside him, apologizing, “Mr. Wang, I apologize for my son’s ignorance. Please forgive him.”
Mr. Wang smiled and waved his hand, indicating that he didn’t mind, saying, “Although your son is young, I see exceptional qualities in him. He is destined to be outstanding.”
Upon hearing this, Feng Chengye couldn’t help but smile wryly, shaking his head. He then apologized to Mr. Wang, “Mr. Wang, you flatter him. If my son is truly as remarkable as you say, why would I need to constantly oversee the family and worry about these trivial matters?”
After that, Feng Chengye led Mr. Wang to the center of the hall, allowing Mr. Wang to stand firmly before stepping aside himself.
The crowd gathered around, with An Mingjie and Lin Hui at the forefront, curiously observing the man.
Mr. Wang appeared composed, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, maintaining a calm smile on his face.
Although he lacked the aura of the underworld figures, the presence he exuded was enough to convey his extraordinary nature.
“Good evening, everyone!” Mr. Wang’s voice was loud and clear as he greeted the crowd with a smile, introducing himself, “My name is Wang Xuelin, from the Wang family in the gray area.”
He looked around, his eyes shining, and continued, “I am grateful to the Feng family for providing me with such a platform. I also apologize to the leaders of the Lin and An families for inviting you in this manner, but it was a last resort.”
“Because I knew that if I invited all three families at the same time, the chances of your acceptance would be low. Regrettably, I had to resort to this plan.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Hui smirked coldly, his voice
The tone revealed a hint of coldness: “Mr. Wang is really polite. The invitation from the gray area is a rare honor for us. How could we refuse?”
He paused, then looked at Wang Xuelin and continued, “I wonder, why did Mr. Wang plan this meeting so grandly? What is the purpose behind it?”
Wang Xuelin smiled faintly and turned his gaze to Lin Hui, showing a hint of admiration.
He knew that this cold man was the leader of the Lin family. Before coming to Jiangdu, he had conducted a detailed investigation into the power dynamics of the city’s various families, even knowing the tense relationships between some families.
Wang Xuelin paused for a moment, then solemnly said, “Since the Lin family has asked, I won’t beat around the bush. Let’s get straight to the point.”
He took a deep breath and continued, “Our Wang family has a strong foundation in the gray area, but due to some unforeseen circumstances, our family is planning to move to Jiangdu City.”
This statement caused a stir in the room.
People furrowed their brows simultaneously. The leading family in the gray area wanted to move to Jiangdu City?
This was no small matter. Even though they were local powerhouses in Jiangdu, the Wang family was undoubtedly a swift dragon crossing the river.
The power dynamics in Jiangdu City were relatively stable, but the addition of the Wang family would undoubtedly disrupt this balance.
The strength and influence of the Wang family in the gray area were unmatched by any family in Jiangdu.
An Mingjie and Lin Hui showed slight surprise on their faces, but it was within their expectations.
An Mingjie took a step forward, looking directly at Wang Xuelin and asked, “Mr. Wang, the situation in Jiangdu City is complex. If your Wang family comes here, it will inevitably attract attention and alliances from many forces. I want to know, how will the Wang family deal with these potential alliances from various sides?”
This question was crucial for An Mingjie.
Wang Xuelin seemed to have anticipated this question. He remained composed and answered without hesitation, “You can rest assured. Our Wang family is completely independent and will not get involved in your conflicts.”
He paused, glanced at the people present, and continued, “Of course, this includes the Feng family. Although I have a history with Old Feng, I understand the rules of your underworld families. Once you support a certain family, you are bound to them and cannot turn back.”
“I can assure you all here that as long as people in Jiangdu City do not provoke my Wang family, we will not cause trouble for you.”
After receiving Wang Xuelin’s firm response, many people felt relieved and exchanged reassuring glances.
An Mingjie’s smile widened, and he continued, “Mr. Wang, since you represent the Wang family and have declared a neutral stance, we from the An family would like to ask for your help. Of course, it’s nothing difficult, just a small favor that should be easy for you.”
Wang Xuelin nodded slightly, “An family leader, you are too kind. Feel free to make your request.”
“Thank you!”
Upon hearing Wang Xuelin’s response, An Mingjie’s expression turned serious, showing more solemnity.
He took a bold step forward and loudly commanded, “An family, assemble!”
At his command, the An family members who were standing around immediately responded.
Over a dozen members of the An family, wearing the An family emblem, stepped forward in unison, quickly forming a line behind An Mingjie. Their faces were serious as they shouted in unison:
“An family present!!!”
Faced with this sudden turn of events, everyone was shocked and unsure how to react, even Wang Xuelin found himself puzzled.
Tension filled the air, as if a storm was about to hit.
Su Jiang stood with An Rou in a corner, his gaze fixed on An Mingjie. Seeing this unfold, he remembered An Mingjie’s words in the car; he knew that An Mingjie was about to make a move.
An Rou nervously gripped Su Jiang’s hand, her eyes filled with worry and confusion.
Lin Hui furrowed his brow, his eyes darting around, seemingly realizing something, and he looked at An Mingjie in shock.
“Could it be that An Mingjie… he’s really a madman!”
As he spoke, it seemed to confirm his suspicions.
In the midst of everyone’s astonishment, An Mingjie slowly raised his hand, the gun in his hand like a horn.
And the target in the gun’s sights was none other than Feng Chengye!